Panoramas

Simple Steps to Big Pictures

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Composing Photographs

Tips for making better compositions when photographing in the field

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How to Capture the “Wow” Factor

Photographer Evan Williams on shooting stunning photographs

Shooting for Better Photos? Details Can Make the Difference.

Moose Peterson photographs the small details that tell the…

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Shooting Long Exposures:

Deborah Sandidge on shooting long exposure landscapes and cityscapes

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A Light in the Forest

Rod Planck on photographing critters in the field with a Speedlight

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Photographing Water Using the Multiplication Factor Technique

Ever wonder how the water in those photos looks so smooth?…

Taking Better Photographs of the American West

When you get a chance to visit the open prairies, and photograph ranchers…

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Photographing Dogs: Capturing Action

Tips for taking better photos of your dog in action.

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Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets

Jim Harmer’s tips for photographing at dawn and dusk

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Create and Publish Your Own Photo Book

A photo book is a great way to share your images with the world.

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First Frame: Pursuit

Jack Dykinga on subjects that dictate composition

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Outside Shots: Go Long

Tony Sweet on revealing the invisible in images

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Proview: Whether to Tether

Rob Van Petten on tethered shooting

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First Frame: Lemonade

Petr Brodík's abstract look at photographing lemons and water drops

Always Be Prepared To Grab The Great Shot

Event photographers specialize in being "Jacks of all Trades."

Tips for Photographing Birds

Birds make great subjects for photographs; tips for capturing them with your camera.

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Yes, I Pan: Pursuing the Bigger Picture

Tony Sweet on creating panoramas

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Skill Set

Mark Alberhasky puts his skills to the test on safari in Africa

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Understanding Auto ISO

Auto ISO can simplify shooting under changing lighting conditions

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3D Color Matrix Metering II

This system of evaluating light determines the best possible exposure for a particular…

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Workshop: The Basics

Four Tips for Capturing Action Photos from Michael Clark

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Top Photography Tips from Nikon School Instructors

Learn photography the easy way, at Nikon School

Underwater Photography

Tips for getting started shooting underwater with David Doubilet

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Adventures

Part I: Eddie Soloway's images result from a youthful sense of…

Want Images with Impact? Let Contrast Work for You.

Graphic power isn't always in the details.

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Making Pictures in the Rain

Just because it's raining doesn't mean there aren't great pictures waiting to be made.

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Photographing the Night Sky

Astrophotography: tips for making great images of the stars, moon and night sky time-lapse

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The Versatile Appeal of the D600

See what makes the D600 an appealing camera

Photographing Insects and Other Small Creatures

These two tips will help you to capture fascinating close-ups of nature's…

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Notebook: Shine On Brightly

Diana Robinson photographs the Aurora Borealis

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10 Tips for Shooting Autumn Foliage

Nature photographer Rod Planck offers tips for shooting colorful fall foliage

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Reflex Action: A Surf Photographer's Top Tips

Surf shooter Jay Watson offers tips for getting great surfing action photos

Take Control of Color using Picture Controls

Diana Robinson gets the color she wants with Picture Controls in-camera and…

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Outside Shots: Cuba See

Tony Sweet makes natural connections in Cuba

Tips For Making Tempting Food Photos

Alison Lyons offers simple tips for taking great photos of food & drink

Moose Peterson: How to Photograph Winter Landscapes

Exposing so the Snow’s White and Six Other Tips for Great Winter…

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Boudoir Photography: Creating the Sensual Image

Trendy boudoir photography by CherieFoto.

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Techniques: Flower Power

Focus Stacking for Close-Up Depth and Detail

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At Large: Webwork

Karen Kasmauski tells shorter stories

How-To Take Great Photos at the Aquarium

Tips for photographing the fish and creatures that live under water

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First Frame: Old Money

Cameron Knowlton uses light painting technique to shoot old money

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Parting Shot: The Spinners

Blaine Harrington photographs acrobats in mid-air

How to Take Great Portraits

Tips from portrait photography pro Karen Kuehn

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Parting Shot: Past Perfect

Ed Masterson on taking photos that turn out to be so much more

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Workshop: Places to Stand

Michael Clark on Three Words: Location, Location, Location

Top Ten Trek Tips from the Trail with Mark Alberhasky

The top 10 questions asked of Mark Alberhasky on photo treks may…

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway—Photographing the Essence of a Subject

Part II: He’s back—and he has more of his insightful…

How to Photograph Lightning

Storm chaser Jim Reed offers valuable tips for making photos of lighning while staying safe.

Multi Story

In which smart gets smarter

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Parting Shot

James Neeley's kaleidoscopic imagery

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First Frame

Layne Kennedy photographs the birds

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Assignment: Dynamic Duos of Storytelling Skill

Corey Rich and Celin Serbo collaborate on assignment

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One Shot: City Lights

Mark Alberhasky's silhouette of people against bright Times Square signage

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How a Sports Illustrated Photographer Shoots his Kid's Games

What can a Sports Illustrated photographer teach you about…

How To Grow Your Garden Photography Skills

Taking great photographs of your own garden is easy with a few simple tips

In-Camera HDR

When shooting with the In-Camera HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode, the camera automatically combines two…

Scene Recognition System and Advanced SRS

Nikon's SRS and Advanced SRS recognize the position, color, tones and…

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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

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Zoo and Wildlife Photography

Spend a day at the zoo with wildlife photographer Julie Larsen Maher

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Marketplace: Step by Step

Taking it easy with the D3200

How to Take Pictures of Water Using Long Exposures

Getting that "silky" look when photographing moving water isn't…

Balancing Photo Exposures with Nikon's Active D-Lighting

Bring light to the shadows with Nikon's Active D-Lighting

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Imagination

Part III: Eddie Soloway wraps up the series with a simple question.

Which NIKKOR Lens Type is Right for Your D-SLR?

Learn what the different types of NIKKOR lenses are and which ones will…

Photographing Sports Indoors and Out

Capturing the action of a sporting event is easy when you follow a few simple…

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How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

Learn the techniques needed to shoot lunar eclipses from Mr. Eclipse, Fred Espenak

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Getting Creative with White Balance

Try getting creative with your camera's white balance for some interesting results.

Understanding ISO Sensitivity

Photography is built on the three pillars of exposure: shutter speed, aperture and…

Taking Pictures in Cold Weather

Weldon Lee has some tips to keep you taking pictures—even in the cold and snow.

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Marketplace: D7100 HD-SLR

The Nikon D7100 is a top-of-the-line performer

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Using Teleconverters

Teleconverters let you extend your photographic reach

Lighting Techniques: Light Painting

Using the technique of light painting allows you to add depth and dimension to your…

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What is a Lens MTF Chart & How Do I Read It?

MTF charts plot the performance and quality of a lens

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Flash Photography the Easy Way

David Tejada's easy-does-it flash tips

The Importance of Quality Audio Capture

Simple tips for photographers shooting HD video with Nikon D-SLRs.

Exposure Bracketing: The Creative Insurance Policy

Get creative with your photography by using this age-old technique.

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Learning How to Use Your Camera's Histogram

The histogram is a useful tool that analyzes tonal range and helps in…

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Nikon F-Mount

The Nikon F-mount makes a host of lenses available to photographers.

Speedlight Tutorial: Day to Night Technique

David Tejada uses Speedlights to create the illusion of a night scene

Photographing the Night Sky: Star Trails

Astrophotography: tips for making great star trail images

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New Tricks

Time to get moving with Lindsay Silverman

Getting Started: Memory Cards and Batteries

Take care of the little things, and you'll be ready for the big things.

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Polarizing Filters Add POW to Pictures

An Easy to Use Accessory, Polarizing Filters Bring out the Color and Definition in…

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51-Point Autofocus System

The 51-point AF system positions 51 points of focus within the frame to allow photographers to…

Exposure Compensation When Using i-TTL Gets Easier with the D4

Exposure compensation and flash compensation can be set…

Photographing Intimate Landscapes with Rod Planck

Nature photographer Rod Planck takes a closer look at landscapes.

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How to Read Your Camera Manual

Your camera manual, it's not a novel, so don't try reading it cover to cover.

ISO Control

For digital photography, ISO refers to the sensitivity of the camera's sensor. The ISO setting is one of…

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Rapid Response: Cruising with the Flagship

Joe McNally shoots with the flagship D4 D-SLR

How to Read Your NIKKOR Lens Barrel

Understanding what all of those markings and designations on your lens really mean.

Moiré & False Color

The role of the optical low pass filter in D-SLRs.

Extreme Adventure

Adventure photographer Corey Rich goes to great lengths—and great heights— to get the shot.

Add Interest to Photographs with Framing Elements

Using elements of a scene to frame your images adds interest while…

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Capturing or Freezing Motion in Photos

Learn how to freeze the motion in an action scene or capture a blur to show…

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Summer Lyn: Photographing Babies, Toddlers & Kids

Careful planning or just being lucky—both can work in your favor.

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Well-Seen Images

Rob Van Petten on photographers who inspire him

A Basic Look at the Basics of Exposure

The relationship between aperture, shutter speed and ISO is the basis of every…

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When to Use Graduated Neutral Density Filters

How to use a graduated neutral density filter to decrease extreme light to…

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The Challenge of Bird Photography

B. Moose Peterson tells why photographing birds in the field is well worth the…

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Shooting a Rock Concert

Whether you're taking photos at a major rock concert or at your child's school performance, these…

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Superstar: D4 Delivers High Speed Performance

Learn about the features of Nikon's new flagship D-SLR

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Hands On: Range Rover

Lindsay Silverman on the many moods of HDR

How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

Learn the techniques needed to shoot solar eclipses from Mr. Eclipse, Fred Espenak

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The Edge: Drum Circle

Mike Corrado on shooting concert photography using remote cameras